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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-10
EIUypriUS.

1t is now stated that the book which
Thomas J. Cluverius has written during his
prison life is to be published under the su-
pervision of Mr.. S. J. Dudley, a young law
yer of Richmond, and that the first edition
will be of ten thousand copies. The book
will be copyrighted and the demand for it,
1t is thought, will be great.
Cluverius writes well. His life's history
outside of the crime is short one, and does
not occupy much space in the book, which
for the most part is declaration of inno-
cence and an examination of the testimony
upon which he was convicted. There are
some who have opportunities for frequent
conversations with the prisoner who predict
that he will confess, but most others about
him believe that be will not.
The Dispatch of yesterday says: "Cluve-
RUS was changed man yesterday. He
was no longer sprightly and CHEEKY, but was
taciturn and thoughtful. His manner to
visitors is always polite, but he had no heart
to talk with those who came to see him.
Friday morning he was, for q man in his
situation, in good spirits; but before the
evening was far advanced great melan-
choly settled upon him."
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Efforts for a Pardon.

SPRINGFIELD, H., Jan. 10.-Colonel c. A.
Babcock, who has arrived from Pittsburgh
has been endeavoring to secure the pardon
of Milton Weston, VINO was sentenced to
five years Imprisonment and locked up last
January. Not successful in obtaining a
hearing from the pardoning board of the re-
firing administration, he will renew the
FIGHT when the new administration, under
Governor Beaver, goes into Office. On the
third Tuesday in February, Col. Babcock
will offer his evidence to the new board and
renew his fight for Weston's release. Col.
Babccck reports general public feeling IN
Pittsburgh and Allegheny county favorable
to Weston's pardon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-10
Fatal ARRAY,

ST. PAUL, Mimi, Jan. 10.-Last night, when
the thermometer indicated some thirty odd
degrees below zero, Edward Meagher, about
thirty years old, started to walk from this
city to Fort Smelling, distance of six miles.
At MENDOZA, mile from Fort Smelling, he
stopped in public hall where dance was
in progress. Several Of the men present
were intoxicated and some Of them set upon
Meegher. After a quarrel shotguns were
produced and four of the half drunken
dancers helped fill Meagher's body full of
shot. One charge took effect in his head
and neck. and the other in his limbs Eight
of the ruffiians then bound Meagher hand
and foot end placing him uncovered in q
long box sleigh drove him three miles to
the house of Justice Bryant, where be was
left. The man had bled profusely, and as
the warm blood flowed freely it froze in
stantly, fastening the wounded man to the
boards that formed the bottom ofthe sleigh
Hghands, face, and feet were badly frozen,
and it seems almost miracle that any life
was left in him. He was brought to this
city yesterday ard is now at The city hcspi
tai. Justice Bryant released the assaiIants on
their own rec9gnizance, because, he says,
they toIu biu Meagher began the fight.
Meagher cannot recover, blood poisoning
having set in, in addition to his wounds and
eynosllre.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-10
AT,EX ANDRIA.
MONDAY EVENING, JANUARY 10.

NONE OF THE Washington newspapers
nor OF the Commissioners Of the District OF
Columbia, seems to be aware of the facts
that the ha,bor of that city has been closed
for month; that from present appearances
it is likely to continue so for months longer,
and that in consequence of the interruption
of water transportation to their city the
price of every thing usually carried there
by water, especially coal, wood, fish, oys-
tiers. and numerous other necessaries, has
advanced, thereby increasing the cost OF
living there. Being ignorant of any OF these
slaringly apparent facts, it is hardly posi-
BILE they should know, when informed CT
them, that the requisite appropriation for
an ice boat to keep the harbor of the ma
tional capita! and its approach open during
the winter, and thereby prevent in future
any of the evils referred to, would be pro-
yided for in the District of Columbia appro'
priation bill if the urgent and patent need
for it were represented to the congressional
committee now engaged in the preparation
of that bill
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-10

TIE SECRETARY of the Treasury has sent
q communication to Congress in answer to
request for information, in which ne again
urges a revision of the existing dragnet war
tariff with its Hundreds of discreditable,
scanda!ous and easily remediable imperfec-
tons. The "imperfection" he alludes to
speciallyiuth the communication referred to lies
in the fact that whereas enc section OF the
existing tariff bill provides that"fresh fish, for
immediate consumption, shall be admitted
free of duty" another section provides that
"loreign caught fish, imported fish, shall be
taxed at the rste of fifty cents fer each hun
dred pounds" There is no doubt that the
solution of such riddle would puzzle even
a wise customs collector, let alone those
who are not endowed with the posses
sion Of wisdom.
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u0USE.
enco renor'

Mr.. Dibble, Of South Carolina, presented
an oath of Office taken and subscribed 10 by
D. Wyatt Aiken, as representative in Con-
gress from the third Congressional district of
South Carolina and offered resolution
reciting that Mr. Aken, by reason OF sick
ness, has been unable to appear personally
in the House and take the oath of Office, and
declaring that The oath now presented, be
received by the House as the oath of Office of
Mr. Aiken.
The matter was referred to the Commit
tee on the Judiciary. Under the call OF
States, number of bills and resolutions
were introduced and referred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-10

IL THE LINE OF PoL1cY.-"Dariel,'' inquired
the President this morning as he sat thought
fully at his de,k.
Eyes sire, responded Daniel.
az have been thinking over this appointment
of Matthews for Recorder Of Deeds, and want to
ask your advice"
Yes, sire
appointment
hesitation.
"Why, not, Daniel? It Is recognition of SER
vices rendered. 1t is recognition Of 4 class Of
citizens whose greater afiliation with our party
has become necessity. 1t IS in the line OF our
policy. 1t will raise the standard of the party
Theoretically sire. it is SIS you say, snd will
raise the standard OF the party; bat practically
it will raise HI, sire, and if am any kind ola
prognosticator should say we had alresdy raised
enough Of tha: to last Us during present all
ministra:ion, sni shy otherI We rlay he able u
corral in the>9fnture Theory IS all right sire,
bat I'll be-
Daniel interrupted tie President. holding
up his hands in horror. 'you shccS RE Beyond cx-
preston. Leave NE instantly. ! shall Go and
hold q conference with Hector and the monkey.
Washington Critic.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-10

A CONDUCTORS FATAL SLEEP.-A terri
BILE accident occurred yesterday morning on
the Wilmington and Northern Railroad, a
little distance south of Lenape Station, by
which two men were killed and two others
badly wounded. A freight train, north
ward bound, stopped below the Lenape
Station, because of no steam. A fagmaa
was sent back, but before he got three hun
dred yards, another freight train came up
at full speed, and dashed into the caboose
of the standing train killing the conductor,
Harry Huber, and a companion named Will.
liam B. Martin, who were asleep at the time
of the collision The stove in the caboose
was overturned and set fire TO the car,
which was soon destroyed, and the bodies
of the two men were burned to cnders.
Henry Knox, the brakeman of the train,
was also in the cab, but succeeded III saving
his life, though ne is badly hurt. The fire.
man of Inc train was under the engine clear
iua the ciuder. box when the crash came,
and was badly, though not fatally, injured:
The engineer and fireman of the second
train did not see their danger until within
few feet OF the standing train, when both
jumped and escaped, being slightly hurt.
An inquest YVES held yesterday, and the
jury placed the blame upon Conductor HUI
bert, who was asleep at his post.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-10
A Tie-up in Boston.

Boston, Mass, Jan. 10.-A general tie up
on the Consolidated horse railroad occurred
this morning, pursuant to the action of the
meeting of the employees, which adjourned
at $50 O'Clock this morning. The roads
comprise the Middlesex and Highland lines
connecting Walden, Everett, Charlestown
and Somervile with Boston and the Boston
Highlands district. All the employees, in
Guiding conductors, drivers, hostlers. horse
shoers. feeders and tow boys are participat-
ing in the strike. Patrons OF the road are
obliged either to walk into town or to use
the nearest steam road, stages or other con-
yeyances. The exact grievances of the men
are not known, but the trouble is believed
to be caused by the failure of President
Powers to keep his part Of an agreement re-
Gently made with the men. A CharlestoHn
car was started from Charlestown Neck this
morning. Several Shswmut Avenue cars
have passed over thu line since that, manned
By non union drivers and conductors who
are protected by from to 6 policemen on
each car. There has been no disturbance
thus far reported, and it is not expected that
there will be any. President Powers has
advertised for three hundred able bodied
men to work on the tied-up roads, all Of
whom will be guaranteed steady work and
good wages 1t is stated that Superintend-
ent Studley, of the Charlestown district.
has induced number Of his old men to re-
turn to work, ard that at II o'clock he had
Is cars running from that end of The city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-10

CONGRESSMAN BRADY, of Virginia, says
the conspicuous republicans in the Senate,
among them Mr.. Edmunds, have always
advocated the removal of the restrictions
imposed by the fourteenth amendment.
Mr.. Brady should not make such incorrect
statements. The bill repeating the statute
prohibiting .Confederatcs from holding
commissions in the army was defeated by
the solid vote OF the republicans in the Sen
ate, Senator Edmunds declaring that the
statute referred to should stand to show
(which side was right"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-10

ST., ]. A. Beacham, II. NJ. Haynie, Thomas Ross III,
". d. Novel;. John T. Posey, w. E. Luckett,
Frank Phillips, s. Dolernan, John = LucKett'
ana by the president and secretary OF the Potomac
Masters and Mates Association
As neither of the Virgins Sen tors has been
n esent at the late executive sessions OF the Sen
Ate. none OF the Virginia nominations was consid-
cred ct those sessions 1t is understood that the
nomination Of Matthews the colored recorder OF
deods of this city, will be rejected by larger ma
jority than it was al the last session. among I1e
nominations sent in to-day was that CT Samuel U.
Mills to be Justice of the pesce of tho District oil
Columbia. -.
Ex.Congressman Jorgensen of Virginia. but
now of Washington Territory. was in San Fran
cisco yesterday, route to Virginia on his bridal
tour.
senator-elcct John Daniel and DR.. Lorng ex.
Commissioner of Agriculture have been invited
to attend the approaching Masonic celebration IN
Fredericksburg, and the Washington Lodge OF
Alexandria has been invited to send speaking
representative
Prominent Virginians here to-day seem to
think that the proposition for an extra session OF
the Legislature of that State has been abandoned,
and wisely.
The Senate has passed bill for restoring to
Mrs. Hetzel, of Clifton, Fairfax county, Virginia,
the full amount of the pension she was receiving
prior to 1871, but which was then reduced.
After the call of States in the House to day, the
District school bill will be called up, and when
that shall be disposed of an attempt will be made
to have day set apart for the consideration OF
the bill for cable car lines in this city.
In the House to-day Mr.. Curtin tried to have
passed the bill allowing John Chamberlain to
erect club house on the Government reserva'
ton at Old Point Comfort, but Mr.. Libbey object
ed, and it had to go over.
Representatives of the national agricultural as
ISOLATION will assemble here tomorrow to resolve
that the agricultural bureau be raised to the I'M
portance of an executive department, and It's
chief be member of the cabinet. But such res
olution will hardly be effective.
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DeatI, Of John Roach.

New YORK, jan. 10.-John Roach, the
we'll known ship builder breathed his last
at sos a. M TO day. Saturday night he ex-
perenced sharp shooting pains at the root
of the tongue with difficulty in breathing.
At times he would sink into q comatose
state. He grew weaker yesterday but to-
ward the evening revived. at midnight DR..
Belden called and expressed hope that the
patient might hold out several days longer.
The family remained up with Mr.. Roach
until one o'clock this morning, when they
retired With the exception of Garrett n.
Roach. He remained on watch with the
nurses. DR.. Taylor called at FIVE O'Clock
this morning. He detected the approach of
death aud at once informed the family that
Mr.. Roach had only q few hours to live.
TIE dying man sank slowly. He lost coz
seriousness about half psst seven. The mo-
ments passed by and slowly his spirit passed
away. His end was unmarked by stru ggle.
In the room surrounding the couch of the
diving man were Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. P. Nc
Pherson. of Philadelphia, ]. r. Roach, Miss
Emiiine Roach, GIN. Roach Stephen Roach,
Jno. Walton, nephew; Mrs. Roach and three
grandchildren. The date of the funeral has
not been decided upon. 1t will take place
from ST. Paul's Methodist Episcopal church,
corner 22nd street aud 4th avenue. Mr..
Roach was member of the church. The
interment will be in the family lot at Green
unnd cametery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-10

A VALUABLE DIAMoND.--In an excise case in
New York Saturday, where a saloon keeper was
held to bail for violation of the excise law, his
counsel offered as bail diamond. Justice White
at first refused, thinking it was glass. The law
yer, however, explained, and it was taken as Sc.
curity 1t is tho largest finished diamond in the
United States, and is known as THE President"
1t is ffty.two carats in weight and cut with sixty
four facets 1t is valued at $4,000. 1t was
brought from the Kimberly mines in South Africa
in 1885 by Charles Levy, of New York, and origi-
nally weighed 125 carats. 1t outranks the Min
ME Palmer Cleveland" which is valued at
$4,000. The work of cutting The President
took four mouths
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-10

MIsERs' MoNEY.-It was announced in
the GAZETTE last week that Joseph Perry
aud Richard Price, two Philadelphia misers,
had been found dead in that city. An ex
ploraiion of the premises they had occupied
has been made and considerable amount
of treasure found, the total amount in coin,
paper, securities, ETC., footing up about
100000. The coroner's physician said that
from the condition of the remains the men
must have been dead at least four days.
Doubtless they fell on the floor in drunk
en- stupor and then frozs to death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-10
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

New YORK, Jan. 10.-Tho opening at the
Stock Exchange was irregular but generally
strong. A few stocks were lower Richmond aud
West Point being down 8 per cent. Business
was moderately active, the latter stock command
ing most attention. The market WAS strong from
the opening, but Richmond and West Point was
inclined to weakness. Toward II o'clock tie
market became steady. The gains in the general
list were from !. to . per cent. At II O'Clock
the market was quiet and steady.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-10

BALTIMORE Jan 10.-Cotton dull; midd!lng > 5.
Flour steady and quiet; Howard street and Western
family 81 I5a4 70 City Mills super - 5oa3 CO.
do extra 50 15a3 90 DO Bio brands 50 90
Patapsco family 50 10; do superativc patent
So 10. Wheat-Southern steady and active
Western steady aud dull Southern red 94a96 do
amber 96a9S No Western winter red spot Jan
and Feb 924 a92la; May 957sae6. Corn-south-
ern easier; Western steady; Southern white 4's
40; do yellow 4sa50; Western mixed spot 46lis
46a-: Jan 46a461t; Feb 46lsa463s; Star 4Gl2a
i6e. steamer 455sa45ai. Oats firm and quiet
Southern 34a3S; Western white 37s39 DO mix
ed 35a36; Penna 3la39. Bye steady and quiet
At 57a59 Hay steady prime to choice West
ern S1Oa15. Provisions steady. Mess PORK
S12 Bulk meats-shouders and clear rib sides
packed 6laa7 Bacon-shoulders 7a7l2; cIesf
rib sides : IL: hams I2a12a,. Lard-refined b
Butter firm: Western packed 16l1S creamery
25a33 Eggs lower at 30. Coffee frmer Rlo
crgoes ordinary 10 fair f4@.a151.. Sugar quiet.
soft 5Si. Whiskey quiet and steady at u .
al d
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-10

There is a fair inquiry for Flour at unchanged
figures. The Wheat markets are still quiet win
little or no speculative feeling; futures continue
to iuc.uatc within narrow limits. and the tone is
rather besrish we note, how-yer, constant de-
mand for prime milling whests from both buyers
and home millers, and for such grades there is no
change in prices Corn, Rye and Oats are firm.
Produce has advanced, aud receipts continue very
small.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-10
unGauntied Runlor.

MADRID, Jan. 1O.-For several hours on
Saturday the city was excited over sensa-
sational reports that the Infanta Isabella,
sister OF the late King Alfonso, had been
kidnapped or killed. The report was sub
sequently proven to have originated by The
capsizing of carriage in which the Infanta
was riding. She was quickly picked up and
found to be more frightened than hurt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-10
The Gazette.

The ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE is one Of orr
boldest and most ont spoken journals You can
always know where it stands and for what can,e
it is battling Though we may differ with il
sometimes, We admire its pluck and ability. It
gives the latest and freshest news, both at home
and fromsother States and Countries We wish +,
Il prosperous New Ycsr,-LcesJvg Wasiiagioliqq
The ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE has entered upon
its 9Sth year. With the increase of years, Ike
pie crust, it becomes more crisp; like pure wine
it becomes more sparkling and brighter, and like
a good old democrat more solid. Mr. GAZETTE
we extend you our hand for hearty shake. We
wish you prosperous New Ycar.-MaaGssas Ga.
The ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE has been so lorg
ublished that il is known throughout the State.
and its history is identified with the history Of
yirginia-Page Ners
The ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE, one of our mos.
readable and valued exchanges, has completed its
s7th year. Like wine > newspaper should I'M
prove with age and the GAZETTE is like wine
EanrHle Register.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-10

have been severe sufferer from cstarrh for
the past fifteen years, with distressing pain over
my eyes. Gradually the disease worked down
upon my lungs About year and half ago !
commenced using Ely's Cream Balm, with most
gratifying results, and am to-day apparently
cured.-Z C. WARREN, Rutland, Vt.
My daughter and myself, great sufferers from
catarrh, have been cured by Ely's Cream Balm.
Ny sense of smell restored and health greatly i'm
proved.-C. NJ. STANLEY, Merchant, Ithaca II. Y.
Easy TO ne Price so cents.
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Vime Ordinance vetoed.

PrrTsBURG, Jan. 1O.-Mayor Wyman, Of
Allegheny City, has vetoed the Eastern
standard time ordinance, and hereafter the
time in the city across the river will be
twenty minutes slower than Pittsburg time.
An effort to pass the ordinance over the
veto will be made at the next meeting Of
the Allegheny councils.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-10
Nominations.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1O.-The President
sent the following nominations to the Sen.
ate to-day: To be consuls of the United
States, Isaac R. Diller, of Illinois, at Flor
once; Oscar Malmros, of Minnesota, at Cog
nae; Willoughby Walling, of Indiana, at
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-10
ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

MRS WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP, for chill
dren teething, is the prescription Of one OF the
best female nurses and physicians in the United
States, and has been used for forty years with
nevcr-failing success by millions of mothers for
their children. During the process Of teething
its Value is incalculable. 1t relieves the child
from pain, cures dysentery and diarrh9a, gripping
in the bowels and wind-colic. By giving health
to the child it rests the mother. Price % cents
bottle mv5-1y1M WIS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-10
MIR. REID's REs1GNAT1oN.-It is said that

Mr.. Reid, of North Carolina, has been in
Washington most Of the time since his dis.
appearance from the public. His resig-
nation of his seat in the House fell
rather startlingly upon the ears of the
sergeant alarms, as that officer, it is under
stood, had made considerable advances to
Reid, and depended upon being repaid from
his salary. Other gentlemen, it is said, also
loaned Reid various sums, taking as colat-
eral orders for his salary. They are trying
to find him to persuade him not to send his
resignation to the Governor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-10
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES
To-day's Proceedings OF Congress.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 1881.
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SENATE
SENATE

A number OF communications from heads
of departments aud petitions from various
parts of the country were presented, after
which several bills were introduced and re-
ferred. The Senate then took up the Inter
state Commerce bill, and Mr.. Beck took the
floor with speech in favor Of the confer
enco report.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-10

Salvation Oil cures rheumatism ia from
II to IS hours, swelliugs and bruises in a
few hours.
Suicide is not more sinful than neglecting
cough. For only 25 cents you can buy q
bottle of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup and be
saved from death. Try it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-10
Fire i'm Madrid.

MADRID, Jan. 1O.-A fire occurred in the
Alcazar Palace, occupied by the Military
Academy, at Toledo, yesterday. The lib
rary was completely destroyed. 1t is report
ed that several persons were burned to
Death
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Death nca Station.
exposure

KALAMAZOO, Mich, Jan. 1o.-Grand Sentinel,
the best stallion in Michigan, died yesterday
morning of i,ood poisoning. he was twelve years
old, sired several colts ttat tIotted in 2:2O and
large number that haze shown better than 2:30.
His owners refused an otfer of $4,000 for him
twice
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-10

"The Hand Book of Virginia." by the
Commissioner Of Agriculture Of the State,
has been received. 1t is a valuable publica
lion, containing great deal Of just such n-
formation as is desired by people conlem.
plating investments in Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-10

The return cooking main between Philadelphia
and Baltimore was fousht at pit il Canton be-
ginning late Friday niahr snd ending Saturday
morning The Baltimore BIRDS again won and
brought their hackers about $3.50 in stakes, be-
sides large amount in bets.